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MCKENZIE, Dorothy Mary (nee McMillan)

Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Duncan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm, Barbara (the late) and Bill Kirk, and John and Marjon. Much-loved Nanna to nine grandchildren and great-Nanna to nine great-grandchildren. Messages to the McKenzie family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. A memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday, October 2, 2026, commencing at 1.30pm

POOKE, Desmond Thomas (Des),

On September 15, 2026, peacefully at home, Ashburton, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Audrey. Much loved father and father-in-law of Priscilla, the late Malcolm and Trish, Donald and Cathy, Kate and Leo, and Quentin and Yoshie. Treasured Grandad of Jason, and Samantha; Oliver, and Francis; Nicholas, and Rachael; Dylan, and Mitchell. Loved Great-Grandad of his 5 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Pooke Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A memorial service to remember Des will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, September 22, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.

GREEN, Joan Margaret (nee Bennett)

On September 12, 2026 at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton. Peacefully, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of William (Auckland), and Wendy and Phillip Thornton (Te Awamutu). Loved grandmother of Jason, and Jasmine, and the late Kristy and loved great-grandmother of Talia, and Kacela. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and the late Russell Erskine (Invercargill), and Stewart and Robin Bennett (Ashburton). Grateful thanks to Rosebank Lifecare for their wonderful support. Messages to the Green family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 18, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

WHITE, Patricia Ann (Pat)

At Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton on Friday, September 11, 2026. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 58 years. Loving mother and mother in law of Toni, Lisa and Brad Zacka, and Chris and Jennifer. Treasured Nan of Nick, Sarah, and Jayden; Tyler, and the late Matthew. A special friend to many. Messages to the White family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7700. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Saturday, September 19, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

McFAULL, Irene Joyce (Joyce),

on September 3rd, 2026, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, surrounded by her family. In her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Much loved mother, mother-in-law and best friend of Grant and Ann, Murray and Susan, Glenys and Peter Blain, and Lynley. Loving Grandma of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Thank you to Lynette and the staff at Terrace View for the love and care of our mother. Messages to the McFaull Family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Joyce’s request a private family service has been held.

GUNN Douglas Begg

We are heartbroken to say that Douglas passed away at 12.15 pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Beloved husband to Bjorg. Father to Kristin, and Alasdair and Grandad to Max and Zoe. He had a brave and blessedly short battle with cancer. We are so grateful to have had him at home. Messages to the Gunn family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of his life will be held in October

HAYMAN Lorna Margaret (nee Cross)

on September 8, 2026, peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate. In her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Don. Much loved mother and mother in law of Grant and Robynne (Waimate), and Barry and Beth (Ashburton). Adored and loved Nana of Lilee and Steve, Matt and Abbey, and Esther. Loving great-Nana of Kobe, Isla, and Meadow; Elliot and Blake; and Alby, and Zaylen. Loved sister and sister in law of Audrey and the late Bill Charteris, the late Shirley Rogers, the late Linda Cross, Maureen and the late Ivan Cross, the late Valmai Cross, and Rosemary and the late Trevor Gibson. Adored and loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. “Now at Rest” Messages to the Hayman family P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family interment for Lorna will be held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery. A Memorial service for family and friends will be held at the Gunns Bush Camp, 36 Gunns Bush Road, Hunter, Waimate, on Monday September 14, commencing at 2.00pm.

HUNT Charles Leonard (Len)

Len passed away at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton on Monday September 7, 2026, with his family at his side. He was 84, and spent his life working with bees. Loved husband of Allison for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of Perry and Linda, and Hadyn and Tara. Grandfather to Kieran and Abbey, Gareth and JJ, Ashlee, Kiefer and Awatea, Riley and Daniel, and great-grandfather of Kaiārahi. Messages to the Hunt family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Thank you to the staff at Radius Millstream and Tuarangi Home, for helping care for Len in the past three years. “Our hive won’t be the same without him”. A service to celebrate Len’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 11, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.

BUTCHARD, Joseph Anthony (Joe)

Unexpectedly, at home, in Ashburton on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Aged 79 years. Treasured husband of Stephanie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of James, Michael and Neresa, Anna and Wayne, Catherine and Barnaby, Chris and Kym, and Peter and Sophie. Adored Poppa Joe of Ada, and Olive; Amelia, Emma, and Charlotte; Julia, Sarah, and Johnny; Gabriel, and Patrick; and Abigail. Loved son of the late Ralph and Catherine and brother and brother-in-law of John and Catherine, and Mary and Bill. Loved brother-in-law of Terry and Kathy Day, Richard and Jan Day, and Liz and Nick Courtney. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In memory of Joe and in lieu of flowers, donations to Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s work in Nepal would be appreciated and can be made online at www.caritas.org.nz/nepal. Messages to the Butchard family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem mass for Joe will be celebrated in the Holy Name Catholic Church, Sealy Street, Ashburton on Friday, September 11, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday, September 10, commencing at 7.00pm. “RIP”

BLINCOE, Dennis Graham

Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on August 27, 2026. Aged 87 years. A dearly loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, and great-grandad. Thanks to Hospice Mid Canterbury and St John for their care and support and special acknowledgement to Dr Malcolm Wootton and the Home Support team who supported Dennis and allowed him to stay at home for as long as possible. Thanks also to other hospital based staff involved in Dennis’ care over the last weeks. Messages to the Blincoe family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.A memorial service to celebrate Dennis’ life will be held at Our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Friday September 18, commencing at 1.30pm.

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